Policy information sourced from the Maulden Neighbourhood Plan
M2: Housing Mix and affordability
- Other than in development designed to meet an identified specialist housing need, the mix of housing sizes, types and tenures in proposed development should, as far as is reasonably practicable and subject to viability considerations, assist in meeting housing needs identified in the most recently available Maulden Local Housing Needs Survey. Proposals that deliver smaller one-, two- and three-bedroom dwellings, including bungalows, to address the needs of single people, young couples, smaller families and the elderly, will be supported.
- Proposals for new dwellings designed to be suitable for older residents (aged 60 and over) in general, and which include bungalows in particular, will be supported where they meet the space and accessibility requirements in place at that time.
- All new residential development within Maulden must provide a quantity of affordable housing in line with the requirements contained within the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Affordable homes should be well integrated with market housing. The provision and mixing of affordable units for new development must comply with the National Planning Practice Guidance on First Homes, which requires 25% of all affordable housing units to comprise of First Homes. The remaining tenure of affordable units should be in accordance with Policy H4: Affordable Housing of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, or its successor and should meet the specific needs of the Neighbourhood area.
For more information, please visit the Maulden Neighbourhood Plan